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Berry Shortage

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Chuck_Maas

Usually in December there is an abundance of mountain ash berries hanging from trees all around the Anchorage area, but not this year; for some unknown reason there are practically none.  That will make slim pickings for the Bohemian Waxwings … Continue reading →

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Berry Time

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Chuck_Maas

Among the last berries of the season in Southcentral Alaska are low-bush cranberries, or lingonberries. These little gems reach full ripeness in the latter part of September, just before the long, cold season arrives, and gathering them provides one more … Continue reading →

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Fruit of the Land

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Chuck_Maas

One of the pleasures of living in a part of the world where you’re never far from wild places is the opportunity to harvest some of nature’s abundance.  There are many varieties of berries in Alaska, but my favorite is … Continue reading →

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